-This is the practice of uniting two separate woody stems.
-The part with the rooting system is known as root stock (base)
-The part which is grafted onto the rootstock is called a scion which has
buds that develop into the future plant.
-The ability of the scion and the rootstock to form a successful union is
known as compatibility.
-Methods of grafting include whip or tongue grafting, side grafting and
approach grafting.
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